Age of Exploration
Which Italian explorer discovered the New World in 1492 while searching for a western route to Asia?
Christopher Columbus
Who is credited with the invention of the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg.
What two main European powers were involved in the Scramble for Africa, which led to the partitioning of the continent in the late 19th century?
Britain and France
(Portugal and Germany)
Which event triggered the outbreak of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary.
Which event marked the beginning of the Cold War?
The end of World War II and the division of Europe into Soviet-controlled Eastern Europe and Western Europe
Who conquered the Aztec Empire in present-day Mexico, claiming it for Spain?
Hernán Cortés
Which Scottish economist wrote "The Wealth of Nations" and is considered the founder of modern economics?
Adam Smith
Who was the Indian leader and advocate for nonviolent resistance against British colonial rule in India?
Mahatma Gandhi
What was the code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II?
Operation Overlord or D-Day
Which country was divided into communist North and democratic South during the Cold War?
Korea
Which European nation established a vast maritime empire in the 16th century, including territories in present-day Brazil, India, and Africa?
Portugal
Who is known for his advocacy of separation of powers in government?
Baron de Montesquieu
Which conflict between the British Empire and Qing Dynasty China resulted from China's efforts to resist trade imposed by the British?
The First Opium War
Which countries made up the Central Powers in World War I?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
What was the name of the military alliance established by the Soviet Union and its Eastern European satellite states?
The Warsaw Pact
Which deadly epidemic devastated the indigenous population of the Americas following contact with European explorers?
Smallpox
Who was the influential English philosopher known for his ideas on natural rights and the social contract?
John Locke
Which resource-rich African country became a Belgian colony and suffered greatly under King Leopold II's brutal rule?
Congo
Which city experienced the dropping of the first atomic bomb during World War II?
Hiroshima, Japan
Which policy aimed to ease Cold War tensions through negotiations and diplomatic efforts?
Detente
What navigational tool, developed by the Chinese, was adopted by European explorers during the Age of Exploration?
The magnetic compass, originally invented by the Chinese, revolutionized navigation by allowing sailors to determine their direction accurately, regardless of the sun or stars.
What significant event in American history was influenced by Enlightenment ideas, including John Locke's concept of natural rights?
The American Revolution
Which Asian country successfully resisted European colonization and maintained its independence throughout the era of imperialism?
Japan
Who were the Big Three leaders of the Allied Powers during World War II?
Winston Churchill (United Kingdom), Franklin D. Roosevelt (United States), and Joseph Stalin (Soviet Union)
Who was the first person to orbit the Earth during the Space Race?
Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet cosmonaut